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46°F 7°C
35°F 1°C
7 in 19 cm
Dec
41°F 5°C
31°F 0°C
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42°F 5°C
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Thursday
26 Nov
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“Baked ravioli. Wow!!”

Romeo's Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
benPrinceGeorge
prince george
22 Nov 2009

While in Nanaimo stay at the Best Western Northgate and make sure you relax for a meal that's beyond perfection. Check out the baked ravioli with meat balls. 2 thumbs up. Well done Romeo's! more

“First Class”

Copper Kettle B & B

5 of 5 stars
RaininginVancouver
Vancouver
20 Nov 2009

Had the pleasure of staying at the "Copper Kettle Bed & Breakfast" earlier this week - Fiona & Maurice are great hosts with nice comfortable lodgings, one of the best breakfasts I have had in a long...more

“"Best Kept Secret in Nanaimo!"”

Huong Lan

5 of 5 stars
dogsear
Canada
20 Nov 2009

This Vietnamese Cuisine restaurant is one of the best I've eaten at. Tommy Vuu and family offer great vietnamese dishes at great prices where their service and friendly atmosphere is foremost. This is...more

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